Empathy
You go up and talk to the teacher to ask for help. After, you notice that Jen was standing and waiting to talk to her before you. How might Jen be feeling and what can you do about it?
Jen may feel annoyed or upset that someone took her place in line. You can say "I'm sorry, I didn't see you".
You are spending time with a friend. You really want to watch a movie, but he wants to go swimming. What can you do?
You can offer to go swimming first, then watch the movie
You are talking to your friend Brad. Brad turns his body and looks at the clock. What might Brad's body language tell you? What would you do next.
1. Brad is bored, or needs to go somewhere
2. Finish the conversation
Your friend isn't responding to messages and you think they are ignoring you. How can you deal with the problem?
1. Stop and think
2. Wait for your friend to text back
3. Understand he might be busy
The principal greets all the students in the morning when the students in the morning when they come off busses. What do you do when the principal greets you by your name?
Hi Mr. (Principal's name)!
Playing basketball, someone you know falls and skins their knee. How might they be feeling. What can you do?
They might be feeling hurt or upset. You can ask if they're okay or need any help.
Act it Out! Give a compliment to a friend that will make him or her feel good about themselves.
1. Your shirt looks really cool
2. Your hair looks great today!
1. You took turns
2. You showed interest in the other person's responses
You hear someone saying something mean about a friend of yours in the hallway. What can you do?
Ignore it as you are not included in the conversation.
Someone asks you to play or spend time together with him. You are not really friends with him. Act out the situation
Sure! What game would you like to play?
When tests are being passed back, you see Mike crumple his paper and put it in his desk. How might he be feeling. How do you know?
Mike might be feeling upset or angry or maybe embarrassed. You can tell because he crumpled the test. He probably didn't get the game he wanted.
Your friend came to school late and forgot their backpack. Name 3 things you can do to help make their day better?
1. Let them borrow your textbook
2. Let them borrow a pencil
3. Offer the a notebook
Your teacher is explaining the social studies lesson. Name three strategies to use to stay focused
1. Take notes
2. Look at the teacher
3. Sit up straight
4. Avoid looking at the clock
A friend asks you to come over your house, but you really don't want to. Play out the scenario.
"I'm sorry Jim, I can't come over your house. How about we hang out another time?"
Your teacher is explaining a math lesson to you while you are sitting at your desk. Role Play:
Show you are listening and paying attention to your teacher.
-Making eye contact
-Nodding your head
-Facing forward
-Writing notes
You and your friend are standing in the hallway when Ben brings you an invitation to his birthday party. He doesn't give one to your friend. How might your friend feel? What could you say to him or her? Act it out.
Your friend might be upset or hurt. You could say the party isn't a big deal, or change the subject
Pretend to invite a friend over your house to spend time together.
Ask polietly
Did you include activities they might be interested in?
Hey do you want to come over this weekend? We can watch movies or play outside.
Your classmate sits next to you on the bus. What are a few topics you could talk about? Play out the scenario.
1. Hi! Have did you watch the basketball game this weekend?
2. Do you play video games?
3. Have you watched any movies recently?
Your parents say you can have a birthday party but can only invite 5 friends. You already told 10 of your friends you were inviting them. How can you solve the problem? What lesson could you learn from this?
1. Talk with your parent
2. Wait for your parent's approval before inviting people/wait for directions
You are at a park and a classmate says hi. Roleplay: What are 3 things you should do?
1. Hello, how are you
2. Ask to play
3. Start a conversation
Your mom tells you that you need to turn off the television and start your homework right away. You want to finish your show but she says know. What is your mom's point of view? What might she be thinking?
Your mom wants to make sure you do good in school. She might be thinking if you wait to late, you won't do a good job.
While hanging out with a friend. they ask you if you want to play videogames. You really don't want to play. What do you do?
Play for a little while to be kind, or give another suggestion like playing outside
You see Max talking to Lisa. You want to join the conversation. Name three steps you'd do to join the conversation.
2. "Hi Max and Lisa"
3. Make a comment relating to what they were talking about
Your mom tells you that you can't go to the movies until all your homework is done. The movie starts in 30 minutes and you don't have enough time. Play out the scenario
1. Ask your mom if you can finish your homework after the movie
2. Finish your homework and watch the movie later.
You get in trouble at lunch for running in the cafeteria. The teacher calls you over to talk, which embarrasses you in front of your friends. What are the 3 things you do?
1. Walk over to the teacher calmly
2. Listen to the teacher
3. Apologize for running